Baltimore County allows one commercial vehicle under 10,000 pounds per dwelling on a residential lot if the owner lives there, it's enclosed or in the side or rear yard, and shows no visible materials or advertising. Heavier trucks are prohibited.
BCZR Section 431 governs commercial vehicles on residential property. A commercial vehicle over 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight may not be parked on a residential lot beyond time essential to immediate use. One commercial vehicle per dwelling unit weighing 10,000 pounds or less may be parked longer only if the owner or operator resides on the lot and the vehicle is in a fully enclosed structure, or parked in a side or rear yard with no materials, products, freight, or equipment visible and advertising limited to lettering on the front doors. Separately, Baltimore County Code Section 18-2-206 prohibits parking a commercial vehicle on public roads within a residential zone unless essential to immediate use.
Zoning violations enforced by Permits, Approvals and Inspections; a violation of Section 18-2-206 is a misdemeanor subject to citation and penalty.
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